Tag: Rabbit

Certain materials should never be offered to rabbits. Fabric, carpet, soft rubber, metal or plastic toys, (especially those that have small pieces that break off easily) are not recommended for bunnies. Small pieces that break off can be ingested and potentially lead to GI tract obstruction. What toys are unsafe for rabbits? When buying from […]

Toys are important to your rabbits’ health and happiness, as they encourage your pets to perform natural behaviours such as digging, jumping, chewing and chin rubbing. How do I keep my rabbit entertained in his cage? Unwanted Cardboard boxes and newspaper always make fun toys. Cut rabbit sized holes in two sides of a large […]

Three Weeks Old: At this age, their fur should be standing up a little more off their bodies and they should start to appear to have normal rabbit fur. Cottontails at this age should be eating natural foods — grasses, weeds, fruits and vegetables — and should now weigh 70-80+ grams. Can 3 week old […]

If the rabbit(s) is covered with fur and is approximately four-and-a-half to five inches in length, the rabbit is independent from the mother and does not require human intervention, unless injured. Can baby rabbits survive without their mother? By three weeks of age, they are on their own in the wild and no longer require […]

Once you’ve established that your rabbit’s digestive system can easily handle lettuce, it can become a daily addition to their diet. You can feed your rabbit anywhere from 1 to 4 large lettuce leaves per day, with larger rabbits being able to eat more lettuce without ill effect. Can rabbits eat too much lettuce? Light […]

Peas. Peas? Yes, I know the are a vegetable and I’ll cover those in a different post, but vegetables are plants too, we just happen to eat parts of them. Sweet peas are very pretty but they are also poisonous, so if you want pretty climbing flowers, that are completely rabbit safe, the edible kind […]

Regarding veggies like cabbage, feed two to four cups of at least three different veggies for every 6 lbs of weight. It may also be best to feed cabbage in particular a maximum of four days per week, and not every day. This reduces the chance of gas or bloating for your bunny. How much […]

Although potatoes won’t necessarily poison rabbits, this human-favorite vegetable isn’t ideal for them. Potatoes are high in carbohydrates and starch, both of which can cause issues for your bunny’s digestive system. What foods are toxic to rabbits? Avocados. Though an excellent, healthy snack for humans, avocados contain a compound called persin which can be dangerously […]

You should not feed your rabbit stems and leaves from a tomato plant. The concentration of toxic chemicals is especially high in these parts of the tomato, so they will likely make your rabbit sick. In fact, wild bunnies tend to avoid tomato plants instinctively, only snacking on the fruit. What happens if a rabbit […]

Some rabbits love water. Even if your pet doesn’t swim, she may enjoy splashing and wading in water. As rabbits do not sweat, this could be a way to cool off in the summer. Do rabbits like swimming? On a whole, though, most rabbits do not like swimming. Their plush coats can absorb a lot […]

In those cases a water bottle is a good option. Give your rabbit a bowl and a bottle. Leave water on their daily greens. Add a few drops of unsweetened fruit juice. Give your rabbit fresh water multiple times a day. Add fragrant herbs to the water bowl. Avoid warm water. Try purified or bottled […]

If your rabbit is sniffing or bumping its nose into something they find interesting or anything you’ve been touching, he might be showing or asking for your affection. More often than not, sniffing signifies curiosity. Can rabbits smell you? They have excellent hearing and a great sense of smell. The rabbit’s nose is very sensitive […]

Small rodents (like squirrels, hamsters, guinea pigs, gerbils, chipmunks, rats, and mice) and lagomorphs (including rabbits and hares) are almost never found to be infected with rabies and have not been known to transmit rabies to humans. What will happen if rabbit bites you? A rabbit under pressure will bite or scrape. If a rabbit […]

Overview. Tularemia is a rare infectious disease. Also known as rabbit fever or deer fly fever, it typically attacks the skin, eyes, lymph nodes and lungs. How do you get rabbit fever? Tularemia, also known as “rabbit fever,” is an illness caused by the bacterium Francisella tularensis. It is spread through contact with animals that […]

Stepping on a sidewalk crack: The rhyme goes, step on a crack, break your mother’s back: In the world of folklore, this is considered unlucky. Carrying a rabbit’s foot: Superstition says carrying a rabbit’s foot, will bring good luck. Can a rabbit foot bring bad luck? It all goes back to totemism. There are hundreds, […]

The idea of rabbits as a symbol of vitality, rebirth and resurrection derives from antiquity. This explains their role in connection with Easter, the resurrection of Christ. What is the spiritual meaning of a rabbit? Rabbit symbolism and meanings include sensitivity, gentleness, fertility, haste, new beginnings, the moon, and good luck. Rabbits live on every […]

Rabbit spiritual meaning Rabbits almost always symbolize good luck, prosperity, and fertility. Interesting thing is that rabbit’s meaning in almost all cultures is consistent, unlike other animals whose meaning changes from culture to culture. Many modern cultures associate rabbits with spring. What do rabbits symbolize spiritually? Rabbit symbolism and meanings include sensitivity, gentleness, fertility, haste, […]

What do rabbits symbolize? Rabbits are considered lucky in many cultures. A bunny in the wild is seen as a positive omen because of this, and seeing one or having one cross your path is considered lucky. Good luck in love, family, and finances are all associated with seeing a rabbit. What do rabbits represent […]

Rabbits love to dig and burrow to create a warm, dark space. This mimics the wild instinct of digging a burrow. Blankets can also keep a rabbit warm, and protect her paws. Some rabbit cages can have tough, metal floors. Do rabbits need blankets at night? As rabbits enjoy comfort, you may want to provide […]

You can start litter training your rabbits as early as you like but you can litter train a rabbit at any age. In fact, it has been suggested that older rabbits can be simpler to train than babies as they are more developed and find learning easier. Are bunnies easy to potty train? “Rabbits are […]